Do you know what increases work productivity? Appreciating your peers whenever possible.
Send an appreciation card to your peers and show how much you appreciate them
Want to appreciate your colleague for the part they play in your growth? Want to let them know how much their help means to you? Start by sending them our (free) appreciation card and make their day a little more colorful.
Choose from our plethora of card collections and send the ones that are most relatable to them.
Peer-to-peer Recognition builds great work culture
Appreciation always feels good, no matter who it is from. It makes people feel valued and drives them to do their best and work harder. It also helps improve their mental well-being and helps build strong relationships.
3X
Employees who get recognized by their peers are 3 times more loyal to their team and company
4X
Employees who get recognized are 4 times more engaged to their work and with their team
$16M
This is how much a 10,000-person company can save in employee turnover through a culture of employee recognition
Why is peer-to-peer recognition important for a company?
- Develops engagement amongst employees and boosts employee retention.
- Helps build stronger relationships among the employees.
- Nurtures a sense of belonging in the employees.
- Boosts employees’ confidence and self-esteem.
- Motivates employees to do more and increase productivity.
- Helps strengthen the team as a whole.
Did you know?
Studies prove that employee recognition makes the brain release oxytocin,
which is necessary to build social bonding between people.
Difference Between Top-Down Recognition & Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Top-down Recognition
In top-down recognition, there is a power hierarchy where the manager or other higher-ups recognize an employee for their work and reward them for it.
Peer-to-peer Recognition
Peer-to-peer recognition is when employees recognize each other and appreciate their work. This is more beneficial and productive than top-down recognition.
Want to develop a culture of employee-to-employee recognition? Follow our steps
Be specific, be relevant
Peer-to-peer recognition is more meaningful when done after achieving a specific accomplishment or business target. Telling them why you appreciate them can help your peers relate the appreciation to their achievements and encourage them to do more.
Be timely
Recognition is not that meaningful when you do it months after an achievement. The longer you take to appreciate your colleagues, the less likely they will take your appreciation as authentic. Be timely and let your peers know you appreciate them.
Little things go a long way
Recognition is not that meaningful when you do it months after an achievement. The longer you take to appreciate your colleagues, the less likely they will take your appreciation as authentic. Be timely and let your peers know you appreciate them.
Look at the bigger picture
Appreciating your peers can ultimately improve company values and increase its growth overall. It also gives your peers a sense of security in the value they add to the team and motivates them to continue working harder.
Want some innovative ideas to appreciate your peers? Here are some to get you started
- Get them some coffee or leave some candy on their desk
- Handwritten notes are a classic. They never go out of style.
- Get a figurine, a trophy, or a stuffed animal. Anything that your colleague might like.
- Create a message board in a common area so that you and your team can appreciate your peer in public.
- Tell them about it. Directly talk to your peers, give feedback on their work, and tell them why you appreciate it.
- Celebrate your peers’ success, big or small. Go out as a team for dinner, a movie, or some fun activity.
Ready to appreciate your peers?
Frequently Asked Questions
Peer-to-peer recognition is when an employee acknowledges and appreciates another colleague’s skills, talents, or deliverables. It is a good way to develop workspace relationships and increase productivity.
As employees, you have the familiarity and leverage to give each other real compliments, which are usually more specific. As a result, while appreciating your colleague, make sure to tell them why you are doing so.
There are several benefits associated with employee recognition, such as job satisfaction and a better life. There are also organizational benefits like employee retention, employee engagement, and better workspace relationships.